Zeugma (Commagene)
Zeugma (Greek: Ζεῦγμα; Syriac: ܙܘܓܡܐ) was an ancient Hellenistic era Greek and then Roman city of Commagene; located in modern Gaziantep Province, Turkey. It was named for the bridge of boats, or zeugma, that crossed the Euphrates at that location. Zeugma Mosaic Museum contains mosaics from the site, and is one of the largest mosaic museums in the world.
Ζεῦγμα | |
Parts of Zeugma have become submerged in the Euphrates River since the construction of the Birecik Dam | |
Shown within Turkey | |
| Location | Belkis, Gaziantep Province, Turkey |
|---|---|
| Region | Commagene |
| Coordinates | 37°3′31″N 37°51′57″E |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Builder | Seleucus I Nicator |
| Founded | 300 BC |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Partially submerged |
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